Hotel de Love
Seen it?1996 | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for people who believe in big gestures and romantics. The chemistry carries it. A good follow-up to Red, White & Royal Blue or Bros.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
10 years ago at a party, Steven thinks he sees the girl of his dreams, Melissa. Just as he's about to make his move, his twin brother Rick gets to her first and they fall in love. Steven watches his brother's relationship bloom, longing for Melissa all the while. Eventually, Melissa leaves to go to college and the brothers go on with their lives. Steven becomes a workaholic to block out his feelings about Melissa and Rick becomes a spineless bellboy at the Hotel de Love, after a later girl friend stood him up at the altar. Enter Steven and Rick's warring parents visiting the Hotel de Love for their anniversary. Re-enter Melissa with her current boyfriend, Norman. Suddenly Rick and Steven have a second chance at Melissa. Also there's Alison the palm reader, Susie behind the counter, the owner/piano player, and the freshly married couple.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
22% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$944K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Craig Rosenberg
- Aden YoungRick Dunne
- Saffron BurrowsMelissa Morrison
- Simon BossellStephen Dunne
- Pippa GrandisonAllison Leigh
- Ray BarrettJack Dunne
- Julia BlakeEdith Dunne
- Peter O'BrienNorman Carey
- Belinda McCloryJanet Campbell
- Raelee HillEmma Andrews
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